Phase I of the Pavilion Project was completed Friday, May 17, with Rotary volunteer power. The first coat of stain went on smoothly, thanks to several willing workers. It was completed in just under three hours on a beautiful day, according to Peter Sinnott. Phase 2, the second coat of stain, was applied on Monday, May 20.

The pavilion was built in 1955 as a Rotary Club of Estes Park project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Rotary International, the world's first service club. The structure is located in the Cherokee Draw Day Use area, near Highway 36 and Fourth Street in Estes Park. On April 25, the Rotary Club of Estes Park presented the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) a check for $1,000 to help purchase supplies for the renovation and a pledge of Rotary volunteers to help with the project. The old pavilion will be good for another 50 years!

"We truly appreciate the cooperation and sweat equity that the Rotarians have volunteered for this collaborative project," said Skyler Rorabaugh, executive director of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. "Our community has many talented volunteers, and this project is a specific example of how a highly-utilized community amenity can be restored for many future years of use."

"The Rotary volunteers did a nice job." said C.R. Athey, EVRPD parks and trails maintenance manager, who worked with Rotary volunteers. "It has been a pleasure working with them on this project and I hope we can grow our relationship through other mutual projects."

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